COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims Pre-Litigation Checklist

Summary

This COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims Pre-Litigation Checklist provides guidance on how to assess and prepare for COVID-19 business interruption claim litigation. It is jurisdiction- and industry-neutral, but there is a growing body of jurisdiction-specific caselaw and new laws or pending legislation in various jurisdictions that may bear on your analysis and preparation to initiate or defend a claim. Review caselaw, as well as legislative and regulatory activity in applicable jurisdictions, before commencing a suit or developing a defense plan. Research differences in the industry from which the claim emerges (e.g., restaurants may have specific considerations not applicable to the hotelier). The overall analysis will be similar for all industries.